57 St. Petersburg jobs cut as in-person tolls on Skyway eliminated
TTEC, a Colorado technology company, is laying off 57 employees in St. Petersburg who work on toll collection on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The company announced the job cuts in letter to St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth Welch, dated Feb. 13. The Florida Department of Transportation has announced that it is...
From Pews To Prison: St. Petersburg Duo Convicted In Multi-Million Dollar Retail Theft Ring
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Pinellas County jury has convicted a St. Petersburg couple for orchestrating a massive, years-long retail theft operation that funneled millions of dollars in stolen goods through a front for addiction recovery. Robert Dell, a former pastor at The Rock Church, and his wife, Jaclyn,...
Man found shot to death in Tampa neighborhood
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tampa Police say a man was shot to death after an argument in Tampa Sunday night. Officers were called to a home in the 3000 block of West Spruce Street for a report of a man who had been shot. When they arrived, they found a...
ZooTampa says goodbye to Lucy, the Florida Panther
TAMPA, Fla. — Workers from ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced Sunday that Lucy, the Florida Panther, passed away. Along with the announcement, staff from ZooTampa published an emotional video saying goodbye to the panther, and sharing her story about how the big cat impacted their lives and the zoo.
Debra Patton sentenced to life in prison for sister’s murder
Debra Patton was sentenced to life in prison on Monday morning for her sister's murder in 2021. Last month, a Hillsborough County jury took just about one hour of deliberation to return a guilty verdict against Patton. Prosecutors successfully argued that Patton shot her sister in the chest before wrapping...
This Legendary Florida Buffet Is So Good, Fans Plan Road Trips Just to Eat...
Road trips usually have a finish line, but this time the prize sat on a steam table locals talk about with loyal, knowing smiles. I pointed my wheels toward Clearwater on a mission – to see if a buffet people plan vacations around could really be that comforting, that craveable.
Knight Parade sees no arrests during festivities, Tampa police say; 8 arrested after
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police reported zero arrests during the Kight Parade. Nonetheless, following the event, eight people were placed under arrest. Sunday evening, the Tampa Police Department announced that after the event was done, officers made one misdemeanor arrest and seven DUI arrests. "Another successful Knight...
High School Students Protest ICE in Tampa Bay Walkout
TAMPA, Fla. — On Friday, Feb. 6, multiple high school campuses had planned student walkouts. According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, students from St. Petersburg and Hollins high schools protested in Pinellas County, while students from Wharton, Blake, Plant, Hillsborough and Alonso high schools protested in...
1 hospitalized after argument leads to shooting in Riverview
RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFLA)— One person was hospitalized after an argument led to a shooting in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded to a call regarding a shooting around 4:02 a.m. on Wine Press Avenue and found a man with a gunshot wound to the face and foot. The man was...
2 children rescued after boat overturns during sailing lesson in Dunedin
Two children were rescued from the water after their boat overturned during a sailing club instructional class in Dunedin on Sunday.

















